English
First Nation
From first (adjective) + nation, coined in the late 1970s in place of the word Indian which had become regarded by some as derogatory (though it is still used: see the usage note).
The story
From first (adjective) + nation, coined in the late 1970s in place of the word Indian which had become regarded by some as derogatory (though it is still used: see the usage note).
Today it means
noun A community of indigenous peoples of Canada (typically not including the Inuit or Metis), especially one officially recognized by the federal government.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / First Nation